The Essenes

""The Essenes: Their History and Doctrines; The Kabbalah its Doctrines, Development and Literature"" by Christian D. Ginsburg is a comprehensive exploration of two ancient Jewish sects and their beliefs. The first part of the book delves into the history and doctrines of the Essenes, a group of Jewish ascetics who lived in Palestine during the Second Temple period. Ginsburg examines their origins, way of life, and religious beliefs, including their strict adherence to ritual purity, their rejection of marriage and worldly possessions, and their emphasis on prophecy and messianism.The second part of the book focuses on the Kabbalah, a mystical tradition within Judaism that originated in the Middle Ages. Ginsburg explores the development of Kabbalistic thought and literature, from its early roots in Jewish mysticism to its more elaborate systems of cosmology and theosophy. He also examines the major figures in the history of Kabbalah, including Isaac Luria, Moses Cordovero, and the Zoharic authors.Overall, ""The Essenes: Their History and Doctrines; The Kabbalah its Doctrines, Development and Literature"" provides a detailed and insightful look into two important aspects of Jewish history and spirituality. It is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history of religion and mysticism.1864 and 1863. The text is comprised of two essays, one on The Essenes, the second on the Kabbalah. The Essenes is a sect or order of Judaism, found in ecclesiastical histories and Cyclopaedias, and is derived from the short notices of Philo, Pliny, Josephus, Solinus, Porphyry, Eusebius and Epiphanius. In this essay the author strives to give an impartial statement of the doctrines and practices of the Essenes and to show their relationship to both Judaism and Christianity. The Kabbalah is a system of religious philosophy or theosophy that has captivated the minds of some of the greatest thinkers of Christendom in centuries past. With this writing, the author's aim is to provide an elementary guide for those who wish to be initiated into the mysteries of this theosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.